Registration for national ID distribution begins   

The District Administration Office Bhaktapur has started a process for the distribution of national ID cards.     Chief District Officer Humkala Pandey shared the registration of details began amidst a programme on Sunday.    

Bharatpur Hospital successful in handling COVID-19 cases

With no case of COVID-19 related deaths, the Bharatpur Hospital in Chitwan has been fully successful in treating the virus patients until now. Dr. Bhojraj Adhikari, chairman of the hospital, said that the hospital was providing adequate and effective treatment even to those patients who are in critical condition. "Not only to those suffering from deadly disease like cancer, even those with dysfunctional kidneys won the battle against COVID-19," said Dr. Adhikari. Of the 126 infected people in...

61 NCP MPs urge top leaders to stand united

As many as 61 parliamentarians of the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) have urged the party leaders to maintain unity of the party. "The party leaders have been pressed by 61 lawmakers to resolve the intra-party feud and move forward as a unified front," informed Naradmuni Rana, NCP's Member of Parliament (MP). Stating that the signatories were committed to not be involved in any faction, the NCP MPs requested the party leaders to not get influenced by the same.

CCMC worries about increasing COVID-19 cases and deaths

A meeting of the directive committee of the COVID-19 Crisis Management Centre (CCMC) Sunday held intensive discussions regarding the increasing cases of the coronavirus in the capital and possible measures to be taken from the government to contain it. "A meeting of the Council of Ministers to be held on Monday (

NRB asks banks to formulate business continuity plan

The Nepal Rastra Bank has directed the banks and financial institutions (BFIs) to formulate business continuity plan to run the services amidst the resurgence of COVID-19 cases across the country. Asking them to continue the health and safety protocols that were in effect during the lockdown, the central bank has directed the BFIs to call the staff on a rotational basis and promote online transactions and payments. "Considering the lockdown, restriction on movement and market operation, alternate...

Nepal is birthplace of Lord Buddha, it is an indisputable fact

"It is true that Buddhism spread from Nepal to other parts of the world in the subsequent period. The matter remains beyond doubt and controversy and thus cannot be a subject of debate," said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a statement on Sunday.

MoHP Update: With 380 new cases, tally soars to 22,972

In 8,515 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the last 24 hours, as many as 380 persons were found with the virus infection, informed Dr. Jageshwor Gautam, spokesperson of the ministry in the regular press briefing today.

71 persons test COVID-19 positive in Parsa

As many as 71 persons have tested positive for COVID-19 in Parsa in the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test report which came out late on Saturday night.

Ten ICU ventilators gifted to Nepali Army  

Indian Army has gifted ten ICU ventilators to Nepali Army in order to support its efforts to fight against the prevailing Covid-19 pandemic. Vinay Mohan Kwatra, Ambassador of India to Nepal, presented the ventilators to Chief of Army Staff Purna Chnadra Thapa in a ceremony held at Nepali Army Headquarters today.    

Country on path of prosperity: PM

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said that the country was on the path of development and prosperity by ending the political transition. In a message delivered today on the occasion of the 26th International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, PM Oli said that Nepal is heading of the path of development and prosperity by ending the political transition by constitutionally safeguarding the achievements of decades long political struggles.

Trekking, expedition workers facing hard times

After the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic, about 70,000 workers involved in trekking and mountaineering sector in the country’s tourism industry have lost their jobs since the end of last year. They face a grim prospect ahead as its not sure when the situation will return to normalcy.

Local leaders in drive to conserve Madhyapur Thimi monuments

After the devastating earthquake in 2015, the cultural and historical sites of Madhyapur Thimi are quietly getting a facelift thanks to the efforts of the local body in the reconstruction of archaeological and historical heritages.

Essential medicines stored poorly, unfit to consume

A research conducted to test the quality of essential medicines distributed through health institutions of Nepal has revealed that various medicines are not fit for consumption and the way they are stored is not as per the stipulated standards.

Pandemic destabilises job market

The job market in the country is likely to experience a severe shock in the post-lockdown period, as indicated by a recent study of the central bank about the impact of COVID-19 on the national economy.

Kotal area in Kathmandu sealed off for COVID-19 risk

The Kotal tole (locality) in Kathmandu metropolis-5 has been sealed off in view of the growing risk of coronavirus infection. Ward chair Ramesh Dangol said so far over 10 people in the area have been tested positive for the virus.

COVID-19 update: Caseload climbs to 22,592 with 378 new cases

In 7,788 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the last 24 hours, as many as 378 persons were found with the virus infection, informed Dr. Jageshwor Gautam, spokesperson of the ministry in the daily press briefing.

Active cases of COVID-19 might surge to 39,000 in 10 days: MoHP

The MoHP has forecasted that the number of active cases would reach 39,000 by August 18, if the increase rate is medium.

NEB asks schools not to take grade XI exams

The National Examination Board has requested all the secondary schools not to conduct grade 11 examinations until the government decides to reopen schools. The board requested all the schools to not conduct grade 11 examinations at present, considering the rising rate of coronavirus infections. The National Examination Board (NEB) issued a notice on Friday directing the schools after many of them started preparing to take grade 11 exams. It stated that the students and guardians seemed traumatised...

School enrolment plan questioned

If the government does not step back from its previous decision to launch the enrolment campaign from August 17, all students across the county will get enrolment in new classes by August 30. At a time when the infection rate of coronavirus is increasing day by day, stakeholders have, however, expressed their mixed reactions regarding the government decision to begin the enrolment campaign from next week. Some of the stakeholders have stated that the government must not withdraw the enrolment programme,...

Nepal ramping up preparations to fight the COVID-19: DPM

At a time when Nepal’s coronavirus caseload is rising and experts are expressing worries about the worsening situation, Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Ishwor Pokhrel has said that in an absolute term Nepal is ramping up its preparations to fight the COVID-19.